Taste of America — World Food Championships
Taste of America
2026 World Food Championships - Indianapolis, Indiana

Taste of America.

Presented by Sam's Club - Three Golden Tickets
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★ Competition Closed
The 2026 Taste of America presented by Sam's Club is closed.

Congratulations to our Golden Ticket winners — see you in Indianapolis, October 15–18, 2026!

2026 Taste of America presented by Sam's Club — Winners

The 2026 Taste of America Challenge presented by Sam's Club delivered incredible flavor from coast to coast. Three talented chefs earned their Golden Tickets to compete at the 2026 World Food Championships in Indianapolis using Sam's Club Member's Mark products.

First Place Scott Harris winning dish
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First Place
Scott Harris
Golden Ticket · 2026 WFC
Second Place Lisa Keys winning dish
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Second Place
Lisa Keys
Golden Ticket · 2026 WFC
Third Place Anna Saunders winning dish
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Third Place
Anna Saunders
Golden Ticket · 2026 WFC

The Taste of America Challenge will return in 2027, offering home cooks and culinary creators another opportunity to showcase their recipes and compete for a coveted Golden Ticket to the World Food Championships. Follow WFC on social media and check back regularly for updates, official dates, and submission details as next year's challenge approaches.